In the heart of Medina, Riad Chbanate offers an enchanting retreat with a rooftop terrace and library. Savor local flavors at breakfast or indulge in a rejuvenating massage at the spa. With high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, and helpful multilingual staff nearby points of interest are within reach.
Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 23 min drive
Menara Airport (RAK) - 166 min drive
Airport pick-up service
Restaurants
Mandala Society - 5 min walk
Dar Baba Restaurant & More - 8 min walk
Restaurant Des Reves - 6 min walk
Brunch & Co - 8 min walk
Taverna Bolognese Da Maurizio - 6 min walk
About this property
Riad Chbanate
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Riad Chbanate. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets stay free
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8 AM–noon
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2008
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Library
Fitness center
Full-service spa
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch plasma TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Fireplace
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 33.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 800 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 3
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for MAD 440.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Riad Chbanate Essaouira
Chbanate Essaouira
Chbanate
Riad Chbanate Hotel Essaouira
Riad Chbanate Riad
Riad Chbanate Essaouira
Riad Chbanate Riad Essaouira
Frequently asked questions
Does Riad Chbanate offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Chbanate does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Riad Chbanate?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Chbanate?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Riad Chbanate.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad Chbanate?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is MAD 800 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Chbanate?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Riad Chbanate and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and body boarding. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities like a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Chbanate?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.
Does Riad Chbanate have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Riad Chbanate like?
Riad Chbanate is in Medina, a short 11-minute walk from Place Moulay el Hassan and 11 minutes' walk from Essaouira Beach.
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Riad Chbanate Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
September 28, 2023
Very pleasant stay, very nice staff & good location to explore from.
Craig
Craig, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 6, 2024
Stayed for a few days and had an amazing experience. The riad is clean, comfortable and very well located. The staff is also extremely friendly and super helpful, would definitely stay again and highly recommend
ivan
ivan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 7, 2025
A Riad to explore the town from
Perfect location to explore the town. Beautiful clean Riad with an inhouse restaurant. The Riad is nicely restored and clean. The staff are very helpful and friendly. We had a large upper story room, which had all required amenities and like all Riads had a lots of steps to the room. Cannot find any faults from.our stay.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 14, 2024
We had an amazing time, highly recommended
stefania
stefania, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 8, 2024
Wonderful Riad!
We enjoyed 3 nights at this beautiful riad, they were so welcoming and kind. We had a light dinner the first night as we were tired from our drive. They were happy to accommodate us and the food was delicious. We had the panoramic room that had a lot of stairs to get to it but the views and privacy were great. We would recommend this place when staying in Essaouira.
Katrine
Katrine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 20, 2022
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
December 29, 2023
Amazing place
Absolutely loved our stay.
The room was spacious, very well furnished and spotless clean.
Staff very helpful and professional.
Would 100% go back, totally reccommended
Paolo
Paolo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
March 16, 2023
We wish we had been able to stay longer!
We had such a lovely stay at this peaceful and beautiful Riad. The room was so pretty and comfortable, the staff was attentive and helpful, the breakfast was delicious.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
February 6, 2023
Lovely stay
A great Riad for a short stay in Essaouira. The.open fire was lovely for a chilly January and the staff were also very warm and helpful. Only a few minutes walk from the taxi dropoff too.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 5, 2023
Our stay at Riad Chbanate was absolutely amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and every suggestion they made for restaurants and other services were spot on. The riad was really peaceful, clean and comfortable, our room was nice, and the breakfast was great. Highly recommended, hopefully we'll get a chance to visit again.
Kristinn
Kristinn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
December 23, 2022
Dreamy Riad
This riad is amazing. Great staff, great breakfast, great room, great turtle! I'm hooked on the argan soap and that shower is my favorite shower in the world. Can't wait to go back will definitely be staying here.
scott
scott, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 2, 2023
Coastal town Great Riad
This is a lovely riad within the walls of the old medina. So expect to find your way from the roadside to the front door. Very helpful staff and lovely breakfasts. We will come back if we are in the city again.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 29, 2023
Most beautiful Riad. Fantastic staff, such a good location. Roof terrace was incredible. Would return in a heart beat. Thanks for everything.
Nina
Nina, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
October 29, 2022
We booked the room at the very last minute after our planned stay turned out poorly. We loved the location, the staff was friendly and helpful, the breakfast was great, the room was clean, there was hot water and air conditioning… overall an excellent Riad.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2023
We had an exceptional experience staying with Ryad Chbanate. The staff was welcoming, friendly and went out of their way at every turn to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.
We would rate 11 out of 10 for Ryad Chbanate. I rarely write reviews.
Alyssa
Alyssa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
Perfect stay
Riad Chbanate is a beautiful traditional Moroccan style boutique hotel in the medina. It is a short walk to the centre where you will find plenty of restaurants and shops, including the souks.
The riad is very clean, comfortable and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming.
The rooms are spacious and fully equipped with robes, slippers, toiletries, water, coffee machine and air con.
Breakfast was delicious, with home cooked pastries and freshly squeezed orange juice.
We ate in the restaurant one evening and the food was home cooked to order. Again it was delicious as well as beautifully prepared and presented.
Overall we would highly recommend Riad Chbanate for your stay in Essaouira.
R
R, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 31, 2024
Skønt ophold i Essaouira
Dejligt sted. Fantastisk service. God restaurant til både morgen, snacks og aften.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
June 29, 2024
MIZUE
MIZUE, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2024
Agréable riad à Essaouira
Accueil parfait avec chek in dès12h à notre arrivée ( la gare routière Supratours est 5-10 mn à pieds du riad )
Riad agréable au calme en bordure des remparts dans la Médina.
La chambre était spacieuse propre avec beaucoup de charme .
Le personnel était gentil et attentionné .
Le petit déjeuner basique mais très correct se prend au rdc.
Nous n avons pas diné au riad ni utilisé le bain à remous sur la terrasse
Au total une bonne adresse pour visiter Essaouira .
LAURENT
LAURENT, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2024
Ryad plein de charme
sylvain
sylvain, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2024
MAURO
MAURO, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
March 19, 2024
Mathilde
Mathilde, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
February 25, 2024
Riad de charme
Riad de charme calme, propre et élégant, un personnel charmant et attentionné, un petit déjeuné copieux et varié, de grandes chambres bien décorées
franck
franck, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
February 18, 2024
Um Riad que vale a pena !
Experiência extraordinária. O quarto super amplo, o banheiro enorme com banheira, no ultimo andar uma Jacuzzi. O café da manhã super gostoso com frutas, omelete, geleias, mel, crepes, pães, croissants e as pessoas na recepção e no restaurante extremamente gentis ! Merci :)